Lineage.KMF

It spreads and affects other computers, and has damaging effects on the affected computer.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Jan. 29, 2009

Detection updated on:

Oct. 22, 2009

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

Lineage.KMF is a virus that also has the characteristics of a worm. Lineage.KMF gets into a computer via e-mail, the Internet, floppy disks, etc, and it spreads by inserting its code in other files and programs. Its effects can range from simply annoying to destructive.
Furthermore, due to its worm characteristics, Lineage.KMF also spreads by sending out copies of itself. Its main objective is to collapse computers and networks, preventing users from working with the affected computer.

It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy:
passwords saved by certain Windows services.

It terminates processes corresponding to several security tools, such as antivirus programs and firewalls, to prevent detection.

It injects itself in running processes.

It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.

Lineage.KMF uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.